Windows 7: Dual boot problem???

OK-well, I am confused now? This is what I expect to happen:

Quote from another forum user above:Whenever I`ve done a dual boot, each system shows up as C: and the other as D: are you deleting the partition b4 you do the install?

I have tried "not" assigning a letter to HidsysP, I have tried assigning a letter to hidSysP - in both cases when I boot to xp The hidden sys part has C:\ as it's letter and I cannot change it with DMgmt or partition wizard. I know it doesn't matter what Xp is assigned to during install, but I sure don't want it as I:\ or H:\ or whatever when I am done. Many apps (as I know you know) look for ther C:\ drive. So all I want is what I posted above C: and D:\ as the sys partions depending which OS I am in.
I still haven't had time to try suggestions about creating the partition during the XP install and/or disconnecting my other 2 HD's.
Tonight, hopefully I will have time. It may not sem like it, but I actually understand about letter assignment, etc. I use to do this for a living, although it's been 8 years since I have. I just build my own machines and record audio/music and do a little business stuff on xp. I use Windows 7 x64 for my Digital Audio Workstation.
Bottom line is it shouldn't be this much of a hassle. I am ready to re-install everything and "not" let Windows 7 create the stupid hidden Sys Part. I will always have boot disks, I do not need a partition for repairs. To me it's for beginners. Which is actually what I feel like now :-)
Thanks again
Frank

Def try creating and formatting the partition in XP.

If you want to remove the Sys Reserved partition, we can help you recover the MBR into Windows 7.

Now Greg-That would be great. Is it just the MBR that's stored on there? (as far as booting I mean?
I am just about ready to try creating the partition with XP when I boot from the dvd.
Thanks
Frank

Yes, the 100mb Sys Reserved partition contains MBR and places the Repair My Computer console on the Advanced Boot Options accessed by tapping F8 at bootup.

I still am not clear what the problem is, sorry to say. I can understand why you want Windows 7 and XP to be C and D as they usually are, and don't see why they wouldn't be if both of those drive letters are avaialble.

Is the 100mb partition taking C or D every time? Did you try giving it a higher letter in Disk Mgmt to keep C and D available?

That is why I said in a previous post that I tried w/o a letter assignment on HidSysP and with. So, yes it grabs it everytime (not D, but C and yes (the next time) I assigned it to S:. I don't understand why you don't understand,What is it you don't understand? hidSysP grabs, steals, whatever C; and will not let go-when booting into XP.

I did not understand because it was not clear exactly what was happening from your posts. There may be a language barrier involved.

I think I understand now. If XP is assuming C when it is supposed to be assigned to Windows 7, this is normal.

With most XP/Windows 7 dual boots, the OS you are in at the time will be lettered C, while the other one will be lettered D.

Let us know how it turns out.

Are you playing a game with me? - Is this a joke? You should not try to help people if you do not understand the language. You have wasted a lot of my time. I should have realized it sooner. XP is "NOT" assuming C:, the hidden system Partition is assuming C: Why do you do that? Unbelievable! Please leave me alone!

Greg-It seems after much browsing you are sincere. So I apoligize, but it sure seemed like you were playing a game with me as it went on and one. So what is your native language?
No harm intended.
Thanks for your efforts
Frank

It's OK, Frank. I was trying hard to understand your situation so that I wouldn't steer you wrong. I don't give up easily when I am trying to help someone.

One thing we have learned here is not to immediately assume anyone's intentions since the typed words can be misleading. If I was clumsy in explaining this as being a "language barrier", I apologize.

No-You were just being you-You were fine. It was hard for me to understand, that's all. I got very frustrated and got stupid! My bad!
Thanks
Frank